Our client is a well-established, forward thinking and dynamic tour operator that offers exciting luxury worldwide travel itineraries across the globe. Due to remarkable growth now seeking an experienced on the road Business Development Manager (field sales) to join their friendly team for the Northern areas.

The ideal candidate will grow new business by helping travel agencies develop marketing plans and reach booking goals via utilization of the vast sales tools available.

This is a great opportunity for a travel professional with business development, trade sales and/or field sales experience seeking career development and something a little different.

Your career begins here, duties include:

Conducting Consumer events

Representing the company at Trade Shows

Conducting self-initiated familiarization trips

Planning and executing Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner events and seminars

Seeking out advertising & promotional opportunities

Daily sales calls

In-House agency trainings/presentations

Maintain regular, responsive communication and supportive relationships with all departments & key staff at head office

Visit all resorts at least once a year and develop positive working relationships with key staff at the resorts.

Essential requirements:

A minimum of 3 years of experience in business development on the road within a travel company is essential

Ideally reside in or near Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside, North Wales or Isle of Man, and able to travel to London when required.

Ability to travel nationally and internationally.

Ability to spot new opportunities and to establish successful relationships with partners

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